Apocalypse Tamer Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Apocalypse Tamer |
2022 |
Buy |
| Apocalypse Tamer 2 |
2023 |
Buy |
| Apocalypse Tamer 3 |
2023 |
Buy |
| Apocalypse Tamer 4 |
2023 |
Buy |
Blood & Fur Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Blood and Fur |
- |
N/A |
| The Last Emperor |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Fire Dawn |
2024 |
Buy |
| The Fire Dawn: A Progression Fantasy Epic |
2024 |
N/A |
| The Lord of Fear |
2025 |
Buy |
| The Lord of Fear: A Progression Fantasy Epic |
2025 |
N/A |
| The Flower War |
2025 |
Buy |
| The Flower War: A Progression Fantasy Epic |
2025 |
N/A |
| The Final Sun |
2025 |
Buy |
| The Final Sun: A Progression Fantasy Epic |
2025 |
N/A |
Commerce Emperor Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Commerce Emperor |
2024 |
Buy |
| Commerce Emperor 2 |
2024 |
Buy |
| Commerce Emperor 3: A Progression Fantasy Epic |
- |
N/A |
| Commerce Emperor 3 |
2025 |
Buy |
Dis Acedia#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Laws of Dis |
2016 |
Buy |
Kairos Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Last Gods |
2022 |
Buy |
| Legacy of Hades |
2022 |
Buy |
| War of the Pantheon |
2022 |
Buy |
Magik Online#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Spells for Sale |
2019 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Never Die Twice |
2020 |
Buy |
| Gunsoul |
2024 |
Buy |
The Perfect Run Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Perfect Run |
2021 |
Buy |
| The Perfect Run II |
2021 |
Buy |
| The Perfect Run III |
2022 |
Buy |
| Dungeon Wreckers |
2025 |
Buy |
Underland Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Underland |
2022 |
Buy |
| Underland 2: A Dark Fantasy |
- |
N/A |
| Underland 2 |
2022 |
Buy |
Vainqueur the Dragon Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Vainqueur the Dragon |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Year of the Rogues |
2020 |
Buy |
| World Tour Edition |
2021 |
Buy |
| The Last Adventure |
2022 |
Buy |
Maxime J. Durand is a French author who writes primarily in the LitRPG and progression fantasy genres. He first gained attention through web serial fiction, with Vainqueur the Dragon becoming a popular comedy series about a dragon who decides to become the ultimate role-playing adventurer. The Perfect Run, a time-loop superhero story, further established his reputation and was published commercially starting in 2021.
Durand writes across a range of fantasy subgenres while keeping game-inspired mechanics as a common thread. Kairos is a Greek mythology-flavored progression story. Apocalypse Tamer blends monster taming with post-apocalyptic survival. Commerce Emperor takes the unusual approach of building a fantasy world around trade and economics rather than combat. His Blood and Fur series, one of his largest at ten volumes, is an epic progression fantasy set in a world of shapeshifters and political intrigue.
His output has been prolific, with over thirty books published between 2016 and 2025. Durand also has shorter or completed works like Dis Acedia, Magik Online, and the standalone Never Die Twice. Readers who enjoy authors like Andrew Rowe, Shirtaloon, or pirateaba will find Durand’s work in the same neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Maxime J. Durand written?
Maxime J. Durand has written 36 books across ten series.
What was Maxime J. Durand's first book?
Maxime J. Durand’s first book is The Laws of Dis, published in 2016.
How did Maxime J. Durand get started as a writer?
Durand began publishing web serial fiction on platforms like Royal Road, where Vainqueur the Dragon and The Perfect Run built large followings before being picked up for commercial publication. This web-to-print path is common in the LitRPG and progression fantasy space.